electing

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The five-time champion from Norway had dominated the classical game for nearly a decade, before electing not to defend his title.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Zambians will be electing a president, MPs, councillors and council chairs.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

The party rallied around his bold vision at the January congress, electing several of Lam's allies to its highest decision-making body.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

The hosts answer audience questions about investigative reporting on judicial institutions, the Framers’ assumptions about electing leaders, and new ways to be politically involved.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026

About twenty women met and formed the Mothers’ Club, electing a young mother named Joyce Thorpe president of the group.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson